demonstration
gb/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
Inglese
~ 2600
tüntetés, bemutató, bemutatás, megnyilvánulás, bizonyíték, kifejezés
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
tüntetés
B1
Schema d'uso:
a demonstration against/for [something]
Thousands joined the demonstration against climate change.
Ezrek vettek részt a klímaváltozás elleni tüntetésen.
Police were deployed to control the large demonstration.
Rendőröket vezényeltek ki a nagy tüntetés biztosítására.
The demonstration outside the parliament lasted several hours.
Esempi per chi studia
Many people went to the city for the demonstration.
Sokan mentek a városba a tüntetésre.
The demonstration was about workers' rights.
A tüntetés a munkavállalói jogokról szólt.
We saw a big demonstration in the park.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstration' with 'demonstrator'; the former is the event, the latter is a person taking part.
Significato
public protest or rally
Collocazioni
hold a demonstration
|peaceful demonstration
|anti-government demonstration
|mass demonstration
Sinonimi
protest (General term for expressing objection, can be verbal or physical; 'demonstration' usually refers to a public gathering.)
Contrari
celebration (An event held to express joy or honor something, opposite in intent to most demonstrations.)
Temi
politics
|society
|activism
|law
|communication
Definizione
A group of people meeting in public to show that they support or are against something.
An organized public gathering where people express their opinions or demands, often about political or social issues.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
2
Schema d'uso:
a demonstration of [something]
The teacher gave a demonstration of the experiment.
A tanár bemutatót tartott a kísérletről.
We attended a cooking demonstration at the food festival.
Részt vettünk egy főzőbemutatón az ételfesztiválon.
The salesperson offered a live demonstration of the new phone.
Esempi per chi studia
The chef gave a cooking demonstration.
A séf főzőbemutatót tartott.
He showed a demonstration of the new game.
Bemutatót tartott az új játékról.
She did a demonstration of the dance steps.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'demonstration' with 'display'; 'display' focuses on showing something, not necessarily explaining how it works.
Significato
showing how something works
Collocazioni
give a demonstration
|live demonstration
|cooking demonstration
|product demonstration
Sinonimi
presentation (A more general term for sharing information; may not involve showing a process physically.)
Contrari
explanation (Describes something in words without physically showing it.)
Temi
education
|technology
|business
|work
|communication
Definizione
When a person shows how to do something or how something works.
The act of showing someone how something functions or how an activity is performed.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
a demonstration of [quality/feeling]
Her quick action was a clear demonstration of courage.
Gyors cselekedete a bátorság egyértelmű megnyilvánulása volt.
The applause was a strong demonstration of their appreciation.
A taps az elismerésük erőteljes kifejezése volt.
His success is a demonstration of hard work paying off.
Esempi per chi studia
The gift was a demonstration of his love.
Az ajándék a szeretetének kifejezése volt.
Her work is a demonstration of her talent.
A munkája a tehetségének bizonyítéka.
This is a demonstration of good teamwork.
Significato
clear display of quality or feeling
Collocazioni
demonstration of love
|demonstration of skill
|demonstration of support
Sinonimi
expression (Focuses more on outward signs of feelings, whereas 'demonstration' can also show abilities or facts.)
Contrari
concealment (Hiding or keeping a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that shows clearly that a quality, feeling, or fact is true.
An action that clearly shows a particular quality, feeling, or fact.
Grammatica
Forma base
demonstration
IPA
GB/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
Sillabe e accento
demon - stra - tion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: demonstration
- Plural: demonstration, demonstrations
Famiglia di parole
Forms
demonstrations
noun
Core family
demonstrate
verb B1
Related words
demonstrator
noun B2
demo
noun B1
Advanced or less common
demonstrable
adjective
demonstrably
adverb
demonstrative
adjective
Espressioni
peaceful demonstration
1/pˈisfəl dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nonviolent public protest
A public meeting where people show their opinions without using violence.
Esempi
- The students organized a peaceful demonstration in front of city hall.
- Police monitored the peaceful demonstration closely.
public demonstration
1/pˈʌblɪk dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
open event showing opinions or skills
An event where people show their ideas, protests, or skills in front of others.
Esempi
- The invention was unveiled at a public demonstration.
- A public demonstration was held to protest the decision.
stage a demonstration
1/stˈeɪd͡ʒ ə dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organize and hold protest
To plan and make a public protest happen.
Esempi
- Workers decided to stage a demonstration over pay cuts.
- Activists staged a demonstration outside the embassy.